C# For Cross-Platform APPS

BUILD REAL CROSS-PLATFORM APPLICATIONS WITH C# AND .NET MAUI.

You know the fundamentals of C#. Now it is time to turn that knowledge into applications people can actually use.

C# for Cross-Platform Apps is a practical guide to building native applications with .NET MAUI, Microsoft's framework for developing Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows applications from a shared C# codebase.

Through a structured, hands-on approach, you will transform KestrelDesk, the real-estate management application introduced in Book 1, into a complete cross-platform application. You will learn how to design interfaces, organize application architecture, manage data, and implement features expected in modern mobile software.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Understand the .NET MAUI architecture and development model.
• Design interfaces using XAML.
• Organize navigation with MAUI Shell.
• Implement the MVVM pattern and ViewModels.
• Store and manage data with SQLite.
• Build property listing and client management features.
• Develop appointment booking and calendar workflows.
• Implement global search and unified results.
• Synchronize data with a remote backend.
• Add push notifications and user preferences.
• Work with offline maps and location services.
• Improve accessibility and internationalization.
• Prepare and publish your application.

BUILD KESTRELDESK INTO A REAL APPLICATION
Follow one continuous project from a blank MAUI application to a complete mobile solution. Develop property listings, client management, appointments, offline capabilities, notifications, and other practical features as you progress through the book.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
• C# developers ready to build mobile applications.
• Programmers interested in cross-platform development.
• Developers transitioning from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI.
• Students and software engineers seeking practical MAUI experience.

You should already understand C# fundamentals, including classes, interfaces, generics, async/await, and LINQ. No previous MAUI or mobile development experience is required.

The examples target .NET 8 and MAUI 8.0.

TURN YOUR C# KNOWLEDGE INTO WORKING APPLICATIONS.

Learn to build applications that manage data, interact with users, and work across multiple platforms.

Get your copy of C# for Cross-Platform Apps and start building!